Simple, single-pan dinners are just so good for camping, and this one was no exception. Quick, easy and delicious.
Author: Dan
Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwich
Quick and simple, yet so sophisticated. I think it’s the combination of the hrissa aioli and smoked salmon that makes me feel fancy when I’m eating it. Ingredients Fresh French baguette Eggs Sliced Hvarti Cheese Smoked Salmon Avocado Terrapin Ridge Farms Hrissa Aioli Olive Oil Method Heat a small amount of olive oil in a…
Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards
A beautiful little winery nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded with peacocks.
Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos. That’s all you need to know, because you know you already want it.
Shrimp and Lobster Fettuccini
A classic dish, made with fresh seafood and served seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Kebabs
Ridiculously easy chicken kebabs.
Moss Landing KOA
Quiet little campground perfect for an overnight stay on the coast. We stayed on a Sunday night, so it was probably quieter than usual, but we don’t have a problem with that.
Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen
An excellent evening at Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen in Oakhurst, CA.
Garlic Herb Chicken with Vegetables
Riding high on my success with the previous braised lamb recipe, I decided to do something similar with chicken, and it actually turned out very well.
Braised Lamb Steaks with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
I’ve never braised anything before, and for some reason I always thought it would be difficult to both cook the meat and have it tender at the same time, but it turned out extremely well.
Epic Breakfast Bagels
Quick and easy breakfast made with light, fresh ingredients.
Lamb Steak with Red Chard and Garlic Sweet Potatoes
For whatever reason, lamb is not a particularly popular meat in the USA, even though two lamb steaks cost less than a single New York Strip. This dish though, was absolutely outstanding.
Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
This was a really tasty low-carb meal, high in protein and loaded with “super food” vitamins. It’s easy to prepare, cooks quickly, fills you up and is definitely something that we would make again.
Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry
Another excellent vegan dish – tasty, satisfying and pretty easy to make. Ingredients 2 packages of fresh Fortune Teriyaki Noodles 1 package of extra firm tofu 1 small can of Water Chestnuts 1 cup of frozen edamame 1 fresh red bell pepper 1 fresh yellow pepper 1 sweet onion 2 or 3 sticks of fresh…
Salmon Picatta
Delicate salmon in a light cream sauce. Unless your skillet is too hot, in which case, we’ll just call it crispy fried salmon…. Ingredients Salmon Filets Olive Oil Chopped Garlic Vegetable Stock Butter Heavy Cream Capers Salt Pepper Method Heat the skillet and add a splash of olive oil to prevent sticking. Pat the salmon…
Clautiere Cellars, Paso Robles
We showed up to this very unique winery in Paso Robles at about 4 o’clock on a Sunday afternoon. It was so quiet that we thought perhaps it was closed, but it very much open and we’re glad we stopped by.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagels
A simple and delicious start to the day. Ingredients Daves Killer Bread “Epic Everything” Organic Bagels Cream cheese Smoked Salmon Capers Fresh sliced tomato Method Toast the bagels on one side. I suppose you could skip toasting them if you don’t have a toaster, but they really do taste better when they’re toasted. Smear on…
Black and Blue Chicken
I was browsing through the selection at the Meat Market, unsure of what I wanted to cook for this trip, when I remembered their black and blue chicken. It’s basically skinless, boneless chicken breasts marinated in a black pepper and blue cheese sauce. It makes excellent kebabs, but it’s also fantastic in a skillet. Throw…
Mercey Hot Springs
“Experience tranquility” is the tag line on the Mercey Hot Springs website, and they’re not joking. This place was really quiet, there were barely any visitors and it’s pretty much in the middle of nowhere. It was awesome. For a start, the site rules are very strict on noise (no generators) and they don’t want…
Eberle Winery
We weren’t actually planning on attending the Eberle wine dinner, but since we were visiting Paso Robles that weekend we decided to go at the last minute. It was also the regional “Zin Fest” weekend, so there were plenty of reasons to be in Paso Robles – and at Eberle. The winery itself is on…
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
My wife was asking for shrimp on this trip, but as soon as I saw this recipe on Facebook, I knew what I had to do… And to be honest, this was probably one of the best things we’ve made so far. It was easy, quick, filling and absolutely delicious. I paired it with some…
Vines RV Resort, Paso Robles
With a weeks notice, the Vines RV Resort in Paso Robles was able to accommodate us for a two night stay (Friday / Saturday ) in March for the local Zinfest weekend. We weren’t actually intending to stay during the Zinfest, we just wanted to get out of town for a few days and it…
Skillet Pizza
The most difficult thing about cooking pizza in a cast iron skillet is getting the cheese topping to melt before the base burns. The trick is to cover the whole thing with a lid (or aluminum foil) or use toppings that don’t need to be fully cooked. Ingredients Pizza Dough Tomato Sauce Cheese Olive oil…
Riverbend RV Park
Very nice little park on the outskirts of Sanger, CA. Once again, we just wanted a one night getaway during a break in the winter weather. This time, we only loaded the bare essentials (ice, bloody mary mix, celery, etc.) into the fridge and hit the road for an overnight quickie. Our plan was to…
Vista Ranch and Cellars
This was our first experience staying at a Harvest Hosts property, and we loved it. We actually live only 45 minutes from here, but we’d both had such a crazy week at work that we just wanted to get out of the house for a night. I called ahead and they were happy to accommodate…